One of this month's articles uses ARIZ as an excellent tool to solve problems. And the other explores a set of patents and patent applications that teach various aspects of and proposed improvements on classical TRIZ.
ARIZ is an excellent tool to solve problems once an individual has identified the mini problems that need to be solved. In real life situations, however, the problems are seldom clearly defined.
Recently I came across a set of patents and patent applications teaching various aspects of and proposed improvements on classical TRIZ. Theses patents taught me more about TRIZ as I gained knowledge from the insights and ideas of others.
The Real World of Upward Integration in the Health Care Arena Commentary by Jack Hipple
In our efforts to control health care costs, we see all kinds of different approaches being used, a few of which have been discussed in this commentary over time. In the June 29 issue of The Wall Street Journal, pB1, we see an article about a major health insurer (Highmark) purchasing...
TRIZ Podcasts: the resource story Commentary by Ellen Domb
Our friends at TRIZIndia have started a podcast series that will be both a tutorial on TRIZ methods and a discussion of how to teach an apply those methods in real situations in real companies. It is free and easy (no passwords, no registration process.) Try the...
The Real World of Upward Integration in the Health Care Arena
TRIZ Podcasts: the resource story